How severe is CVE-2023-42562?

CVE-2023-42562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-42562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42562?

CVE-2023-42562 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42562?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-42562 published?

CVE-2023-42562 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42562

CVE-2023-42562 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Samsung Android
Published: 2023-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow vulnerability in detectionFindFaceSupportMultiInstance of libFacePreProcessingjni.camera.samsung.so prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to trigger heap overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42562?: Integer overflow vulnerability in detectionFindFaceSupportMultiInstance of libFacePreProcessingjni.camera.samsung.so prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to trigger heap overflow.
How severe is CVE-2023-42562?: CVE-2023-42562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-42562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42562?: CVE-2023-42562 primarily affects Samsung Android. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42562?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42562 published?: CVE-2023-42562 was published on 2023-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=12

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-apr-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-aug-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-dec-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-feb-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jan-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jul-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-jun-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-mar-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-may-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-nov-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2022-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-oct-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:samsung:android:14.0:smr-sep-2023-r1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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